Cupule
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cupule is a noun meaning Any small structure shaped like a cup, such as at the base of an acorn, or the sucker on the feet of some flies.
Meaning
Any small structure shaped like a cup, such as at the base of an acorn, or the sucker on the feet of some flies.
Example Sentences
Then they extract a three-angled beechnut from its cupule, weigh it, and push it into the loam.
Word Forms
- cupules
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cupula, cupola, conule, caput, cotyle, calyx.
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